As the electric vehicle market matures, owners are increasingly prioritizing long-term durability and efficiency alongside raw performance. The NIO ET5T is a stylish and capable touring wagon, but like all EVs, it carries significant battery weight. This mass places a heavy burden on the braking system.
To address this, discerning owners are turning to STOPFLEX Carbon-Ceramic Brake Systems. This upgrade offers a perfect balance of performance and practicality: lighter weight for better range and handling, superior thermal stability for safety, and exceptional longevity compared to traditional iron discs.
The Front-Axle Performance Build
This build utilizes a high-performance aftermarket caliper setup paired with our advanced rotors, engineered to provide confident stopping power for the heavy EV platform.
- Vehicle: NIO ET5T
- Front Calipers: TTSPORT EB8 8-Piston Calipers
- Front Rotors: STOPFLEX 380mm (15.0 in) Carbon-Ceramic Discs
- Brake Pads: STOPFLEX High-Performance Ceramic Pads
- Hardware: Custom mounting bridges and bolts
Important: System Compatibility
This case study features a custom Big Brake Kit (BBK) conversion using aftermarket fixed multi-piston calipers (TTSPORT). Our STOPFLEX carbon-ceramic rotors are engineered to pair with this specific high-performance hardware.
Please note: These rotors are custom-configured for the TTSPORT kit and cannot be directly installed with the factory NIO floating calipers. A full caliper upgrade is required to use this specific setup.
Key Advantages for the NIO ET5T
- Range & Efficiency: STOPFLEX carbon-ceramic discs are over 50% lighter than comparable steel rotors. In an EV like the ET5T, reducing this rotational mass lowers the energy required to accelerate the wheels, which can effectively contribute to extending driving range and reducing motor load.
- Extraordinary Durability: Our rotors feature a specialized friction layer that develops a glass-like, mirror finish over time. This surface is incredibly hard-wearing. For street driving, this translates to a service life that significantly exceeds standard iron rotors, making it a smart long-term investment.
- Consistent Friction: Whether in stop-and-go traffic or spirited driving, the carbon-ceramic material maintains a stable friction coefficient. It resists the heat fade that can affect heavy EVs during emergency braking, providing consistent safety.
- High Value Proposition: STOPFLEX offers this elite-level technology—comparable to factory ceramic options found on European supercars—at a much more accessible price point, delivering high value without compromising on performance.
Installation Gallery
Frequently Asked Questions for EV Owners
Q: Why use an 8-piston caliper on the ET5T?
A: EVs are significantly heavier than their gas-powered counterparts. An 8-piston caliper provides a massive pad surface area to effectively clamp the rotor and manage the kinetic energy of a heavy vehicle, ensuring safe, fade-free stops.
Q: Will this upgrade improve my driving range?
A: Yes, it can. Reducing unsprung and rotational mass by over 50% means the electric motors have less resistance to overcome when accelerating. While the primary goal is braking performance, the efficiency gains are a welcome benefit for EV owners.
Q: Are these rotors durable for daily use?
A: Absolutely. STOPFLEX carbon-ceramic rotors are corrosion-proof and extremely wear-resistant. Unlike iron rotors that can rust and degrade from lack of use (due to regenerative braking), these remain in peak condition, offering a very long service life.
